Recreation and Leisure in Coggeshall

Public open space
The Recreation Ground, East Street.
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This is the largest of Coggeshall’s public open spaces with the Essex Way (the public footpath from Epping to Harwich) running along the eastern edge. There is a children’s playground, a multi-sport hard surface area with basket-ball posts and an area with football goal posts and nets. Coggeshall’s granite war memorial is located at the southern edge. The exercising of dogs on the Recreation Ground is permitted and owners are asked to clear up after their dogs - ‘dog litter bins’ are provided.
     

 

Coggeshall young people  enjoy the Recreation Ground

The war memorial  and Recreation Ground

The Tebbutt Garden, The Gravel, West Street

This garden commemorates one of Coggeshall’s outstanding citizens. There are picnic tables and benches donated by various organisations and the garden contains a small wild-life area. Dogs  are permitted but should be kept on a lead.
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Alan Hurst MP unveiling the dedication plaque

 The Morrismen dancing in the garden at the dedication

The Tebbutt Garden in May 2004
The Millennium Garden

This is situated at the entrance to the car park and was constructed as a commemoration of the new millennium. The plants and trees in this garden have all been donated by local individuals and groups. Please note that no dogs (except guide dogs) are permitted in this garden.

The Millennium Garden, Summer 2002

Summer 2004, How it has grown!
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The Doubleday Garden
This lies directly behind the Millennium garden and is accessed from the footpath that runs alongside it. The area was once owned by the Society of Friends (Quakers) and the garden is named for the Doubledays, a well-known and philanthropic Coggeshall Quaker family.

  This garden is intended as a sensory garden and is planted with sweet-smelling flowers
   
Picnic area at the River Blackwater, Bridge Street
Benches  and litter bins are provided. If feeding the ducks please ensure that this is done at a safe distance from the road. Please note that there is NO public right of way from the bridge along the river bank.

The picnic area in Summer

The ducks are at the picnic area, no matter the season!
 
ALLOTMENTS

 

There are allotments at Butt Field (near the Parish Church), Tey Road and Coggeshall Hamlet.
For information about availability and fees contact:
The Clerk to the Council, Parish Council Office, Stoneham Street
Tel. 01376 562346
OTHER ACTIVITIES

Guided Historical Walks for groups of 5 or more by prior arrangement only. These are led by volunteers, so should be arranged well in advance. Mrs S Ratcliffe  Tel. 01376  563003  Email:spratcliffe@btinternet.com

.FootpathS
The Essex Way runs through Coggeshall and is marked on the footpath leaflet as well as on the Ordnance Survey map. Footpaths run through Marks Hall arboretum

 Organised FOOTPATH Walks take place during the more clement months of the year, although there is always a walk on Boxing Day, and usually one on New Years Day. See the 'Monthly Diary' on this site for details of dates and times.

The walks are advertised on Parish notice boards and at other locations around the village. The Parish Paths Partnership footpath leaflet is available at the Council Office and the Tourist Point within the Museum.

 

Two recommended walks GET WALKING - GET HEALTHY  Details